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Learn to Knit

11:30am–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ukulele Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Quilting for Pride!

12:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Pride & learn a new skill!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Microwave Meals

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Establishing a Home Herb Garden

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a lecture on developing an herb garden at home!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Copper Bookmark Making

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop consists of learning about the structure of copper and how to create drawings in metal and use letter stamps to create textures and words on the bookmarks. Each person will create their own copper bookmark to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ukulele Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E.

12:30pm–2:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find your poem in 90 minutes. Ever feel an emotion you wish you could capture? Poetry is that act of capturing.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Funding Information Network - Office Hours

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ukulele Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

Independence Day (observed)

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food Explorers for Teens and Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make and enjoy Pizza Stuffed Naan in this cooking class for adults. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! All ingredients will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Digital Art for Beginners

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kevin Figueroa to learn the basics of digital art creation with an ipad! In this class, we cover the basics of creating art in the Procreate app, the most popular app for making art on the iPad.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.